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  • Cancer Treatment

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  • Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) is integral to cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment planning.
  • PET-guided radiotherapy (RT) planning enhances tumor localization for precise radiation delivery, minimizing off-target effects.
  • The integration of PET/CT into RT planning introduces technical complexities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the technical aspects of incorporating PET/CT into radiotherapy planning.
  • To provide an overview of the clinical workflow for PET-guided RT planning.
  • To highlight the challenges associated with PET/CT integration in RT planning.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on technical considerations for PET/CT integration in RT planning.
  • Review of clinical workflow for PET-guided RT.
  • Identification of key challenges in the process.

Main Results:

  • PET/CT offers advanced visualization for precise tumor targeting in RT.
  • Successful integration requires addressing specific technical hurdles.
  • Workflow optimization is crucial for effective PET-guided RT.

Conclusions:

  • PET/CT integration into RT planning is technically feasible and clinically beneficial.
  • Challenges in immobilization, image registration, and segmentation must be overcome.
  • Continued technical development will further enhance PET-guided radiotherapy precision.